A Night to Remember
Seen it?1958 | 123 min | Drama, Action, History
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved Deepwater Horizon or Mutiny on the Bounty, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues).
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 3 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liner's second officer, Charles Lightoller. Despite numerous warnings about ice, the ship sails on, with Capt. Edward John Smith keeping it going at a steady clip. When the doomed vessel finally hits an iceberg, the crew and passengers discover that they lack enough lifeboats, and tragedy follows.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 151K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Roy Ward Baker
- Kenneth MoreSecond Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller
- Ronald AllenMr. Clarke
- Robert AyresMaj. Arthur Peuchen
- Honor BlackmanMrs. Liz Lucas
- Anthony BushellCapt. Arthur Rostron
- John CairneyMr. Murphy
- Jill DixonMrs. Clarke
- Jane DownsMrs. Sylvia Lightoller
- James DyrenforthCol. Archibald Gracie
- Michael GoodliffeThomas Andrews